Nevada roadside attractions

Nevada stops for the weirdest part of the drive.

Ten route-ready attractions in Nevada—built for photo breaks, article ideas, state guides, and detours that give travelers something to talk about.

10 stopsWest region7 attraction types
3Weird Museum
2Ghost Town
1Ufo
1Folk Art
At-a-glance

Plan the quick stop before the big stop.

Use this page to add character to a longer route. Pick one or two stops that fit your direction of travel, then confirm hours, access, and conditions before going.

AttractionCityTypeBest use
Little A'Le'Inn and Extraterrestrial HighwayRachelUfoEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Neon MuseumLas VegasWeird MuseumEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
International Car ForestGoldfieldFolk ArtEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Rhyolite Ghost TownBeattyGhost TownEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Stokes CastleAustinWeird ArchitectureEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Tom Devlin's Monster MuseumBoulder CityWeird MuseumEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Old West cemetery and saloonsVirginia CityGhost TownEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Buckaroo Hall of FameWinnemuccaWeird MuseumEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Valley of Fire roadside viewsOvertonNatural OddityEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
Clown MotelTonopahKitschEasy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.
The list

Nevada roadside attraction picks.

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Rachel · Ufo

Little A'Le'Inn and Extraterrestrial Highway

An offbeat road-trip stop in Rachel that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Little A'Le'Inn and Extraterrestrial Highway Rachel Nevada

Las Vegas · Weird Museum

Neon Museum

A niche museum in Las Vegas with the kind of specific, surprising collection that makes road trips memorable.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Neon Museum Las Vegas Nevada

Goldfield · Folk Art

International Car Forest

A handmade, highly personal art stop in Goldfield that celebrates the creative side of American roadside travel.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: International Car Forest Goldfield Nevada

Beatty · Ghost Town

Rhyolite Ghost Town

An offbeat road-trip stop in Beatty that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Rhyolite Ghost Town Beatty Nevada

Austin · Weird Architecture

Stokes Castle

An unusual building or built environment in Austin that is worth slowing down to see.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Stokes Castle Austin Nevada

Boulder City · Weird Museum

Tom Devlin's Monster Museum

A niche museum in Boulder City with the kind of specific, surprising collection that makes road trips memorable.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Tom Devlin's Monster Museum Boulder City Nevada

Virginia City · Ghost Town

Old West cemetery and saloons

An offbeat road-trip stop in Virginia City that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Old West cemetery and saloons Virginia City Nevada

Winnemucca · Weird Museum

Buckaroo Hall of Fame

A niche museum in Winnemucca with the kind of specific, surprising collection that makes road trips memorable.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Buckaroo Hall of Fame Winnemucca Nevada

Overton · Natural Oddity

Valley of Fire roadside views

A strange or dramatic natural stop near Overton that gives a road trip a dose of scenery and surprise.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Valley of Fire roadside views Overton Nevada

Tonopah · Kitsch

Clown Motel

An offbeat road-trip stop in Tonopah that gives travelers a quick, memorable detour.

Why detour: Easy to turn into a quick photo stop, mini article, social post, or road-trip card for The US Detour.

Map search: Clown Motel Tonopah Nevada

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